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| Identification |
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Genus
Tropaeolum
Species
minus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
dwarf nasturtium
Family
TROPAEOLACEAE
Specimen number
S12053
Data source
UnVeg p253
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is best for growing Tropaeolum minus.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The flowers of this plant as well as the leaves and the seeds are all edible. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. Tropaeolum minus is most often used pickled or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
4'
Row spacing
4'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
flowers--midsummer, seeds--early fall
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Pickled
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Flowers
Leaves
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has flowers that are hot and peppery, leaves that are similar to watercress and seeds that can be made into caper-like pickles
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is April. Typical crop spacing is 4'. Provide 4' spacing between rows. It requires warm days for good production. Harvesting: flowers--midsummer, seeds--early fall. Tropaeolum minus is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tropaeolum minus has an annual life cycle.
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